LISA MANESS PRAKASH

*** ******** **. ~ Swansboro, NC 28584

Home Phone: 910-***-**** ~ Email: adwzte@r.postjobfree.com

Website: www.lisaprakash.weebly.commailto:adwzte@r.postjobfree.com

E D U C A T I O N

Certificate of Advance Studies, Instructional Technology

Masters, Library Science, East Carolina University

B.A. International Studies, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

NC Public Library Certificate #9374

Michigan Teaching License 2016-2021

L A N G U A G E S S T U D I E D

Spanish, Sinhala and Arabic

S U M M A R Y

Over twenty years of experience working and living internationally, with eleven years in the field of education.Strong technology skills and a willingness to learn.

P R O F E S S I O N A L H I S T O R Y

Medical Office Manager

Prakash, MD - Saginaw, MI 2011- 2021

Worked in medical practice using Amazing Charts EMR, Updox for faxes and communication and Lytec for scheduling and billing. Highly efficient and well versed in medical terminology. Scheduled employees, ordered supplies, corresponded with other practices to secure records, trained new employees.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE LAB COORDINATOR (part time) Jan. 2016-Sept. 2016

Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI

Responsible for foreign language department computer lab. Maintained the function of the lab equipment, software, and audio programs. Assisted and trained faculty in use of the lab, scheduled class and open hours for the lab. Hired, trained, scheduled and supervised work study students. Maintained department web pages, departmental audio and video equipment and media, and general troubleshooting.

AUTHOR, Yarn World 2014-2016

Wrote and published my first book, which serves as a directory and source of information for yarn and fiber enthusiasts around the world. Formed my own publishing company, Peacock Press. Yarn World is currently available on Amazon in both print and Kindle versions.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FACILITATOR 2009-2011

Onslow County Schools, Jacksonville, N.C.

Taught the use of technology in the curriculum and classrooms to teachers of three area schools. Worked with high school and two elementary schools to ensure that teachers and students were using technology to support classroom instruction. Mimios, Prometheans, Smart Boards, document cameras and software programs were used and taught on a regular basis. Primary responsibility was professional development for teachers and staff. Attended professional development workshops frequently. Received MIMIO masters certification in spring 2010. Familiar with Virtual Classroom foreign language programs offered to high school students in Onslow County. Resigned to relocate out of state with my husband.

MEDIA SPECIALIST / LIBRARIAN 2001-2009

Queens Creek Elementary School (Onslow County Schools), Swansboro, N.C. Media Specialist for school with 620 students. State of the art technology center with 36 computers, Smart Boards, laptops, LCD projectors and a book collection of 23,000. Managed morning news show, taught library skills, research and technology, wrote grants for various projects, media/news liaison, created school web site and edited weekly, collaborated with teachers for curriculum instruction, and taught daily. Wrote, and was awarded, the Reading is Fundamental grant and continued to be awarded annually. Member of the Strategic Planning Committee, Media Technology Advisory Committee, and was chosen as one of four pilot programs in Onslow County for the school’s first ever recycling program, and served as the Recycling Club sponsor.

TEACHER 1999-2000

Sandridge Elementary School (Onslow County Schools), Swansboro, N.C. Fourth grade elementary school teacher in the North Carolina-Onslow County school system. Taught all subject areas to students.

T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S

Microsoft Word, Excel, Web tools, Google Docs, Social Media, Smartboards, Promethean website design and Mimio Certified, Destiny Trained

A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N

Professional Development Classes Completed:

Disciplinary Literacy

Digital Coaching

Dealing with Angry Patrons

Enhancing your Library’s Web Presence with Word Press

Providing Constructive Employee Feedback

Foreign Exchange Student -Sri Lanka 1981-82

For more information, visit my website at www.lisaprakash.weebly.com

Previous employer information prior to 1999 available upon request. Work experience on Capitol Hill and internship for the US Department of State, Intelligence and Research

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